ICICI Bank (NYSE: IBN) raises ₹39,450m via 15-year Tier 2 bonds
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6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ICICI Bank Limited has raised ₹ 39,450 million by issuing 3,945 unsecured, subordinated, listed, non-convertible Tier 2 Basel III-compliant bonds on a private placement basis. Each bond has a face value of ₹ 10,000,000 and carries a coupon rate of 7.40%, with interest payable annually from the deemed date of allotment on November 28, 2025.
The bonds have a 15-year tenor, with a scheduled maturity on November 28, 2040, and a call option that the bank may exercise at the end of 10 years and every year thereafter. They are proposed to be listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and are rated “CARE AAA; Stable” by CARE Ratings and “[ICRA] AAA (Stable)” by ICRA, indicating the highest credit quality within the Indian rating scale.
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FAQ
What type of securities did ICICI Bank (IBN) issue in this 6-K update?
ICICI Bank issued 3,945 unsecured, subordinated, listed, non-convertible, Tier 2, Basel III compliant bonds in the nature of debentures, referred to as Bonds in the disclosure.
How much capital did ICICI Bank (IBN) raise through these Tier 2 bonds?
ICICI Bank raised ₹ 39,450 million in aggregate, with each bond having a face value of ₹ 10,000,000, allotted for cash on a private placement basis.
What are the key coupon and maturity terms of ICICI Bank’s new bonds?
The bonds carry a 7.40% coupon rate, with interest payable annually. They have a 15-year tenor, maturing on November 28, 2040, subject to a call option at the end of 10 years and every year thereafter.
On which exchange will ICICI Bank’s new Tier 2 bonds be listed?
The bonds are proposed to be listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
What credit ratings did ICICI Bank’s new Tier 2 bonds receive?
The bonds are rated “CARE AAA; Stable” by CARE Ratings Limited and “[ICRA] AAA (Stable)” by ICRA Limited.
Does ICICI Bank offer any additional interest in case of payment delays on these bonds?
In the event of a delay in payment of interest or principal, ICICI Bank shall pay additional interest of 2% per annum over the coupon rate on the amounts due for the default period.
When and how will ICICI Bank’s new bonds be redeemed?
The bonds are scheduled to be redeemed at par 15 years from the deemed date of allotment, on November 28, 2040, at ₹ 10,000,000 per bond plus accrued coupon, subject to any call option exercise and the loss absorbency and write-down provisions in the bond terms.
